Proportionally: meaning, definitions and examples
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proportionally
[ prəˈpɔː.ʃən.əl.i ]
in relation to another factor
In a manner that maintains a consistent ratio or relationship to another factor.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The amount of ingredients used in the recipe should be proportionally adjusted based on the number of servings required.
- The speed of the car increased proportionally with the pressure on the accelerator pedal.
in a proportional way
In a way that corresponds in size, amount, or degree to something else.
Synonyms
commensurately, correspondingly, relatively
Examples of usage
- The salary is proportionally linked to the experience and qualifications of the employee.
- The size of the font should be increased proportionally to improve readability.
Translations
Translations of the word "proportionally" in other languages:
🇵🇹 proporcionalmente
🇮🇳 अनुपातिक रूप से
🇩🇪 proportional
🇮🇩 proporsional
🇺🇦 пропорційно
🇵🇱 proporcjonalnie
🇯🇵 比例して
🇫🇷 proportionnellement
🇪🇸 proporcionalmente
🇹🇷 orantılı olarak
🇰🇷 비례하여
🇸🇦 بنسبة
🇨🇿 proporcionálně
🇸🇰 proporcionálne
🇨🇳 按比例
🇸🇮 sorazmerno
🇮🇸 hlutfallslega
🇰🇿 пропорционалды түрде
🇬🇪 პროპორციულად
🇦🇿 mütənasib olaraq
🇲🇽 proporcionalmente
Word origin
The word 'proportionally' is derived from the word 'proportion', which comes from the Latin word 'proportio' meaning 'comparative relation'. The concept of proportion has been a fundamental principle in mathematics, art, architecture, and various other fields for centuries. Understanding proportions and using them effectively allows for balanced and harmonious relationships between different elements.
See also: disproportion, disproportionally, disproportionate, disproportionately, proportional, proportionate, proportionately, proportions.